William Webb
First Name:
William
Last Name:
Webb
Mother's Name:
Mary Webb
Father's Name:
Daniel Webb
Date Enlisted:
Tuesday, August 18, 1914
Rank at Enlistment:
Private
Rank at Discharge:
Private
Unit:
3rd Battalion
Company:
A Company
Service:
Infantry
Awards:
1914/1915 Star
British War Medal
Victory Medal
Date of Death:
Thursday, July 13, 1967
Details:
William Webb (Service no 193) was born in Thirroul, NSW in 1888.
At the time of enlistment William was single 26 year old fireman from Thirroul who had served 2 years with the St George Rifles. He embarked on HMAT A14 - Euripides with the 3rd Battalion, A Company on 19 October 1914.
After training in Egypt he arrived at Gallipoli, Turkey on 7 May 1915.
William was evacuated to hospital on 7 July 1915 and returned to Australia in September 1915.
William was discharged as medically unfit on 11 January 1916.
Sources:
NAA: B2455, WEBB WILLIAM
